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Leisure

New Jersey · 4,966 residents · 1.304 sq mi
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Leisure has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,700. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,966
+12%since 2000
from 4,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,808 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.8
−11%since 2000
from 72.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Leisure
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,719
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,876
+29%since 2000
from $23,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,178
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $952 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,995)
Black3.2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(257)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(982)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(2,999)
Black6.8%(339)
Hispanic / Latino30%(1,488)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.6%(3,258)
Diversity Score
66
+197%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leisure, New Jersey?

Leisure, New Jersey has about 4,966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leisure, New Jersey?

The typical household in Leisure, New Jersey earns about $32,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure, New Jersey expensive?

In Leisure, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure, New Jersey?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure, New Jersey?

About 24.6% of people in Leisure, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leisure, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Leisure, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 749 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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